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Watch The Full Spider-Man: Homecoming New York Press Conference

Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios teamed up for a standalone Spider-Man film with the upcoming […]

Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios teamed up for a standalone Spider-Man film with the upcoming release of Spider-Man: Homecoming. In preparation for the film’s release, the two studios also came together with the cast of the film for a press conference in New York City.

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On hand to take questions from reporters from all around the world were Peter Parker actor Tom Holland, Tony Stark actor Robert Downey Jr., Adrian Toomes/Vulture actor Michael Keaton, and the supporting cast of Laura Harrier, Jacob Batalon, Zendaya, and Tony Revolori. Executive producers Kevin Feige and Amy Pascal were also on hand, along with director Jon Watts.

During the 30-minute press conference, topics ranging from plot details to the casting choices were covered. The room full of reporters was eager for answers following the brilliant reception to the film which was screened twice in the nights leading up to the event.

“It was one of a handful of well, ‘This will never be possible but let’s dream about it’ moments at Marvel Studios,” Feige said of Spider-Man’s involvement in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “And then we’re sitting in front of all of these people in orange chairs today, having made the movie, and it’s incredible.”

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You can find the official synopsis for Homecoming below, which has a 4.13 out of 5 on ComicBook.com’s anticipation rankings young Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Tom Holland), who made his sensational debut in Captain America: Civil War, begins to navigate his newfound identity as the web-slinging super hero in Spider-Man: Homecoming. Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, Peter returns home, where he lives with his Aunt May (Marisa Tomei), under the watchful eye of his new mentor Tony Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.). Peter tries to fall back into his normal daily routine โ€“ distracted by thoughts of proving himself to be more than just your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man โ€“ but when the Vulture (Michael Keaton) emerges as a new villain, everything that Peter holds most important will be threatened.

The cast includes Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Zendaya, Donald Glover, Jacob Batalon, Laura Harrier, Tony Revolori, Tyne Daly, Bokeem Woodbine, with Marisa Tomei, and Robert Downey Jr. It also includes Jon Favreau, Martin Starr, Kenneth Choi, Michael Mando, Selenis Leyva, Isabella Amara, Jorge Lendeborg, Jr., JJ Totah, and Hannibal Buress.